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Midi Quest and Midi Quest
XL Features
Midi Quest 10 and Midi
Quest 10 XL include an
extensive array of standard features listed below. Midi Quest XL 10 also
has an extensive list of unique and advanced features which are covered
in the Advanced pages. These
features set Midi Quest XL 10 apart from all other editor/librarian
software.
Highlights
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Feature |
Midi
Quest |
Midi
Quest
XL |
Info |
| Make your MIDI hardware
part of your computer based music studio with support for over 650
different MIDI devices (instruments, effects, drum machines,
samplers, etc) |
x |
x |
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| Integrate Midi Quest XL
right into your sequencer using the included VST, Studio
Connections, or MFX plug-in versions and get all of the benefits of
your hardware with the ease of software plug-ins. |
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x |
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| Tired of using stock
Patch Name Lists that don't represent the contents of your
instrument (factory settings) or selecting your patch changes by
number? Create customized Patch Name Lists for your instruments
based on the patches currently in your instrument, not just the
factory settings. Supports Sonar's Master.Ins file and Cubase/Nuendo
Patch Script files |
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x |
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| Create customized Patch
Name Lists in .midnam XML format for use with Macintosh sequencers
and applications such as ProTools |
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x |
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| Backup, organize, manage
the contents of your MIDI hardware from the comfort of your large, easy to read
computer screen |
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x |
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| Customize each of your
sounds to fit perfectly in the mix. The pro's don't use stock sounds, you don't need to
either |
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x |
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| Multi-threaded MIDI
support allows Midi Quest to update all of your instruments
simultaneously. |
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| Download and DVD
versions of Midi Quest available |
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x |
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| DVD version includes
over 12 hours of video tutorials to help you get the most from your
Midi Quest purchase |
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x |
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| DVD version includes
over 70,000 unique patches and other SysX data for your synthesizers |
x |
x |
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Patch/Parameter Editors
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Feature |
Midi
Quest |
Midi
Quest
XL |
Info |
| Every editor is uniquely
designed to match the instrument |
x |
x |
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| Open any combination of
editors that you wish, including multiple editors for the same
instrument |
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x |
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Choose your preferred editing style...
- Easy to use grab and drag editing
- Direct numeric entry from the computer keyboard
- Mouse Wheel
- CC automation to remotely edit parameters using
controls on a synthesizer or external MIDI hardware
- Extended editing popup mode for parameters with large data ranges
- Popup numeric equivalent for all graphic parameters (eg knobs, sliders) for accurate editing
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x |
x |
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| MIDI keyboard based zone and velocity editing (for performance editors) |
x |
x |
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| 25 different control types to optimally display each parameter including: drag envelopes, knobs, lists, numbers, ranges, keyboards, patch name entry, any many more |
x |
x |
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| Extensive patch auditioning options: audition after edit, pitch and velocity sensitive mouse clicks, virtual keyboard, Smart Thru for external keyboard auditioning, computer keyboard |
x |
x |
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| Randomize, Restore, or Copy
& Paste any combination of parameters |
x |
x |
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| All edits are
automatically sent
to the instrument so the instrument stays in sync with your
editor |
x |
x |
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| Unlimited Undo with
auditionable Undo History for Risk Free Experimentation |
x |
x |
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| VNRPN - Virtual Non-Registered
Parameter Numbers allow you to assign any controller to any
parameter in an editor for remote control editing |
x |
x |
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| Instrument specific Fast
Tips help for
each editor |
x |
x |
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| Edit patches individually or from a bank |
x |
x |
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| Simultaneously edit as many different patches as you want |
x |
x |
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| Save edited patches to source location or any other location in another bank |
x |
x |
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| Customize and enhance editors
with the Panel Editor |
x |
x |
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| Create new editors with
the Panel Editor |
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x |
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| Combi/Multi editors show names
of selected sounds |
x |
x |
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| Customize your editors
with you own unique Midi Quest "Skins" |
x |
x |
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Bank Editors
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Feature |
Midi
Quest |
Midi
Quest
XL |
Info |
| The easiest way to organize
and create custom banks |
x |
x |
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| Intuitive multiple patch drag and drop interface copies or swaps patches within the current bank or with another bank |
x |
x |
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| Real time auditioning to listen to any patch in the bank at any time |
x |
x |
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| Parent/Child relationship tracking ensures that performances continue to reference the correct sounds even during bank reorganization |
x |
x |
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| Intelligent Parent/Child copying ensures that sounds used by a performance are also copied |
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x |
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| Automated display of sound names used by each performance |
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x |
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| All sounds used by a performance are automatically tagged to reduce the risk of being accidentally overwritten |
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x |
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| Print a complete listing of all patches in the bank along with parent/child relationships |
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x |
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| Unlimited undo with undo history |
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x |
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| 5 different patch generation tools to create unique and usable new sounds |
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x |
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| Where supported, save time by uploading and downloading partial banks |
x |
x |
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| Simultaneously edit as many different banks as you want |
x |
x |
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| Automated transfer of patches
into patch libraries |
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x |
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Sets
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Feature |
Midi
Quest |
Midi
Quest
XL |
Info |
| Provides integration between
each type of SysX data allowing you to treat an instrument
as a whole |
x |
x |
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| Think of a Set as a virtual
representation of your instrument's memory |
x |
x |
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| Maintains the intelligent integrated
Parent/Child hierarchical editing |
x |
x |
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| Open an unlimited number
of Sets from any combination of instruments |
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x |
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Libraries
|
Feature |
Midi
Quest |
Midi
Quest
XL |
Info |
| Store all of
your instrument's patches in a single searchable location |
x |
x |
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| Each library can hold a
virtually unlimited number of patches |
x |
x |
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| Open an unlimited number of
Libraries |
x |
x |
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| Find all duplicates (with or
without matching names) |
x |
x |
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| Automated intelligent keyword
assignment |
x |
x |
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| Keyword sensitive auditioning -
audition sequence is sensitive to the type of sound being
played) |
x |
x |
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| Find similar sounds or patches |
x |
x |
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| Add descriptive comments to each
sound |
x |
x |
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| Add identifying keywords to
quickly find specific types of patches |
x |
x |
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| Sort sounds 3 ways including
alphabetically |
x |
x |
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| Extensive set of editing and
organizational tools |
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x |
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Collections
|
Feature |
Midi
Quest |
Midi
Quest
XL |
Info |
| Store patches and banks from
any combination of MIDI devices together in one file |
x |
x |
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| Create and restore complete MIDI
System "Snapshot"s with one click |
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x |
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| Extensive editing and
organizational tools |
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x |
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Librarian
|
Feature |
Midi
Quest |
Midi
Quest
XL |
Info |
| Save & Load all types of
SysX data from each instrument |
x |
x |
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| Librarian Drivers support
650+
instruments |
x |
x |
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| UniQuest supports only one
instrument |
x |
x |
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| Open an unlimited number of
Banks, Sets, Collections, and Libraries |
x |
x |
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| 3 types of MIDI THRU
re-channelization |
x |
x |
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| Hands-off automated control of
your patch bay |
x |
x |
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| Export SysX in standard MIDI file,
MIDIX/Cakewalk, and Text formats |
x |
x |
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| Easy Internet - transmit MIDIX
format files to your instruments |
x |
x |
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| Unique online "Fast
Tips" Help simplifies MIDI communication |
x |
x |
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| Configurable file extensions
& customizable storage directories for each instrument |
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x |
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| Desktop Load/Save - store and
retrieve entire screen layouts |
x |
x |
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| Internal support for 256 individual MIDI
IN and MIDI OUT
ports |
x |
x |
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| "File Linking" allows
many files to use the same data |
x |
x |
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Sound Checker
|
Feature |
Midi
Quest |
Midi
Quest
XL |
Info |
| Comprehensive sound auditioning
tools for sound development/auditioning |
x |
x |
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| Standard MIDI File Sequencer
plays Type 0 and Type 1 files |
x |
x |
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| All functions are active while
playing |
x |
x |
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| Complete Graphic MIDI Systems
Analysis |
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x |
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| Trigger custom defined notes,
chords and arpeggios |
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x |
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Basics
|
Feature |
Midi
Quest |
Midi
Quest
XL |
Info |
| Supports Windows XP,
2000, and NT |
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x |
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| Save and Load instrument
data to and from disk |
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x |
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| Supports all MIDI
instrument/device data types Including patches, banks combis,
multis, rhythm, system, etc. |
x |
x |
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| MIDI interface: any MIDI
interface with Windows drivers |
x |
x |
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| Minimum hardware: PI with 32 MB
RAM, 30MB hard drive space |
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x |
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| Suggested hardware:
P3/Celeron with 64MB RAM, 30MB HD space |
x |
x |
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| DVD version includes
over 12 house of video tutorials to help you get the most out of
Midi Quest |
x |
x |
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| DVD version Includes an extensive patch
collection of over 70,000 unique patches along with other SysX data |
x |
x |
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| No copy protection |
x |
x |
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| Easy to
use program installer |
x |
x |
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| Dedicated Technical Support
email and support line |
x |
x |
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| New and updated instrument
support downloaded and installed from within Midi Quest |
x |
x |
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| Read data files from DOS,
Mac, Amiga and Atari versions of Midi Quest |
x |
x |
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| Easy upgrades to Midi Quest and
Midi Quest XL (from UniQuest and Midi Quest.) |
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x |
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Midi Quest -
rated 10 out of 10
by Electronic
Musician
Midi Quest -
rated 10 out of 10
by Electronic
Musician
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